Staff Infections: What to Do When Exposed in the ER

As emergency physicians, we are exposed to patients with a host of different infections, and sometimes are required to take post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent infection. Here is a look at some of the risks we encounter and the more common testing and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) agents you might need to know, either for your own practice as a healthcare provider (HCP), or for board exams. HIV HEPATITIS C (HCV) HEPATITIS B (HBV) BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS MENINGOCOCCEMIA ANTHRAX http://www.medpagetoday.com/Blogs/EPMonthly/50835?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2015-04-07&eun=g721819d0r&userid=721819&mu_id=5883165